Broadband in NN1 1FA

Northampton is home to NN1 1FA. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

100% of premises at NN1 1FA can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Translating the numbers at NN1 1FA into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 53.84 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency is 10 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN1 1FA see average downloads of 173.73 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 53.84 Mbps. Latency sits at 10 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 74 speed tests run by local users.

There are 2 cell towers within 1 km of NN1 1FA. A handful of towers serve this area. Within 2 km that count rises to 3. The nearest tower is 0.63 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN1 1FA totalled 860 offences last month. This is a higher than average figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and shoplifting. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN1 1FA is WiEducate LTD. It is a Special post 16 institution school, 0.25 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN1 1FA is rated Very Low (Zone 1). The area is not considered at significant risk of flooding. Standard home insurance should be straightforward. Air quality is rated Good with PM2.5 at 3.6 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN1 1FA has a population of approximately 1410. Median age is 32. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN1 1FA is Ealing Broadway, 55.6 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 57 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 58.2 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN1 1FA is Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (27%), D (25%), B (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

4G outdoor coverage at NN1 1FA reaches 100%. Indoor 4G drops to 99.6%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 98.5%. That makes 5G home broadband a genuine alternative to fixed-line connections. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.

Suitability scores for NN1 1FA: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN1 1FA is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Northampton, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN1 postcode area contains 720 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN1 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN1 1FA is close to the area average of 98%.

How does NN1 1FA compare to its neighbours? NN1 1UD (0.03 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN1 1DT (0.03 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN1 1AG (0.03 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN1 1EQ (0.06 miles, Northampton) has 95.8% superfast coverage and 4.2% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN1 1FA, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

The age profile is close to the national median. A mix of families, professionals, and retirees.

Pulling the data together for NN1 1FA, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN1 1FA is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. West Northamptonshire as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. Northampton has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Data is a starting point for Northampton. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

That is the full data picture for NN1 1FA in Northampton. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.